Pleasure Grounds

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire West Oxfordshire

England

Pleasure Grounds

Bridleway junction This is a bridleway crossroads. We are looking towards Ditchley Park, the leg used by Shakespeare&#039;s Way, having come in from the left. — Bridleway junction Credit: Graham Horn

Pleasure Grounds, located in Oxfordshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and tranquility. Spanning over a vast expanse, it offers visitors an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The grounds are characterized by dense forests, with towering trees providing a canopy of shade and shelter. The woodland floor is adorned with a rich tapestry of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and enchanting atmosphere. Numerous walking trails wind their way through the woods, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace and immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings.

Wildlife thrives in Pleasure Grounds, with many species calling this woodland their home. Birdsong echoes through the trees, while squirrels playfully dart among the branches, adding to the charm and serenity of the location.

In addition to its natural beauty, Pleasure Grounds offers several recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the woods, providing the perfect spot to relax and savor the tranquility. The grounds also feature designated areas for camping and barbecuing, allowing families and friends to spend quality time together in the great outdoors.

Pleasure Grounds is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families seeking a peaceful retreat. Its idyllic setting, diverse wildlife, and range of recreational activities make it a must-visit location for those seeking solace in the beauty of nature.

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Pleasure Grounds Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.887751/-1.4393049 or Grid Reference SP3821. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridleway junction

This is a bridleway crossroads. We are looking towards Ditchley Park, the leg used by Shakespeare's Way, having come in from the left.

Graham Horn

Crop field off the B4437

JThomas

The Wychwood Way footpath

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B4437 heading east

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Woodland beside the B4437

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B4437 beside Sheer's Copse woodland

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Shakespeare's Way

Shakespeare's Way cuts off to the right to Kingswood Bottom

Shaun Ferguson

Track by a woodland corner

The track heads on into the woods in Kingswood Bottom.

Bill Boaden

Path across a harvested field

Heading towards Over Kiddington, and its line has been preserved quite clearly over the field.

Bill Boaden

Band of woodland above Kingswood Bottom

The woodland lines the south side of Shakespeare's Way.

Bill Boaden

Pintle Stripe near Charlbury

Pintle Stripe is a thin lengthy copse on the Hundley Way track near Charlbury in Oxfordshire.

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Track near Norman's Grove

This wide track leads east to a junction with the B4022 SP3621 : Unsuitable for motors and south-east towards Stonesfield: SP3820 : Tree, track and field is taken about a mile in this direction.

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Tree, track and field

This image is taken facing west from the side of a track that runs from the B4022 SP3621 : Unsuitable for motors, south-east to SP3721 : Track near Norman's Grove, then past an entrance to Ditchley Park, which is a few hundred yards north of this point. It then continues towards Stonesfield. The next image, just south of Dustfield Farm, is SP3819 : Tree and Ash Copse.

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Tree and Ash Copse

This image is taken facing north-east from a track that runs south-east from the B4022 SP3621 : Unsuitable for motors to near Stonesfield: an image a few hundred yards north of this one is at SP3820 : Tree, track and field. At this stage, the track runs through large open fields, but is lined with hedgerow and trees such as this one. Ash Copse, which is also within this grid-square, is visible in the background.

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Track in Ditchley Park

On the horizon is Shilcott Wood. These fields are almost entirely enclosed by woodland on the Ditchley Park estate. The main buildings of Ditchley SP3921 : Ditchley are just a few hundred yards east, but hidden by woods and the lie of the land.

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Avenue of trees leading to Ditchley

This half-mile avenue of trees points towards Ditchley SP3921 : Ditchley, which is visible on the horizon. The path is part of Shakespeare's Way, officially opened on 19 April 2006, which goes from the Globe theatre in London to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. More information from its official web-site Link

or from this Telegraph article: Link

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Ditchley

Work on Ditchley started around 1720, replacing a timber house which had once hosted an entertainment for Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. The current mansion was designed by James Gibb in the Palladian style, and takes up three pages of the Pevsner guide to Oxfordshire. It is home to the Ditchley Foundations Link

and hosts high-powered conferences on international affairs. At other times, the house is open to bookings for groups of visitors. Rights of way go near, but not right up, to the house. Its grounds, Ditchley Park, are mostly woodland and fields rather than formal gardens, but one exception is the avenue of trees to the south-east: SP3920 : Avenue of trees leading to Ditchley

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